As you may be aware, pests such as Emerald ash borer, Japanese beetle, and Bronze birch borer are threatening millions of trees across the country. Optrol is a systemic insecticide that is transported within the plant system from roots to upper foliage. It will control the pests and other listed pests.

Click here to view a detailed list of every insect controlled by Optrol.

Japanese Beetle

Emerald Ash Borer

Two-Line Chestnut Borer

Research

As you may be aware, Emerald ash borer is threatening millions of ash trees across the Midwest. These insects slowly kill ash trees by feeding on the tissue which transports water within the tree. Since the pest was first found in Michigan in 2002, it has killed over 40 million ash trees in the states ranging from Maryland to Minnesota, even down to Tennessee. Ever since its discovery, an immense amount of research has gone into insecticide options for protecting ash trees from EAB.

Now PlantCare Science is providing that protection for homeowners to actually treat their own trees.

A good source for independent information on treatment options is “Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer.” This guide was produced by leading researchers from Michigan State, Purdue University, University of Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Illinois University. Research recommends the active ingredient, imidacloprid, to fight Emerald ash borer.

Optrol is the same formulation as Xytect.

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At PlantCare Science our vision is to establish the industry standard in lawn and garden treatments by providing innovative products and creating educational tools for the do-it-yourselfer. Help us save 1,000,000 trees by allowing us to bring solutions to your yard!